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IIT Madras and University of Birmingham invites applications for ‘landmark’ Joint Masters programmes
Key Highlights:
Successful applicants will study in both Birmingham and Chennai campuses before receiving a single degree awarded by both universities
They will also carry out a substantial research project
Students can apply now at https://ge.iitm.ac.in/birmingham/
Indian Institute of Technology Madras and The University of Birmingham have opened applications for their new Joint Masters programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - the first such education partnership between any IIT and a UK Russell Group university.
Successful applicants will study in Birmingham and Chennai before receiving a single degree awarded by both universities. They will also carry out a substantial research project, giving them an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real world challenges.
This partnership offers a competitive overall fee for students with the UK study element charged at domestic fee levels rather than the usual international level. The last date to apply is 11th June 2023. Further information on how to apply can be found at https://ge.iitm.ac.in/birmingham/
Highlighting the unique aspects of this program, Prof. Adam Tickell, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Birmingham, commented: “Our landmark new Joint Masters programmes open new and exciting opportunities to study in two countries, benefitting from the expertise and industry links of both IIT Madras and the University of Birmingham.
The programmes offer flexibility to students to spend either five months or twelve months in the UK, concluding the programme in Birmingham or Chennai.The programmes will begin in July 2023 when students would commence their studies at IIT Madras and complete several modules before beginning a short industrial placement.
Speaking about this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said:“This is a great beginning for a long and fruitful association with the University of Birmingham. We look forward to several such engagements with the University, in various growth areas of IIT Madras.”
Students have the option of two different programmes of study:
Study in the UK for 12 months concluding with a research project in Birmingham
Study in the UK for five months, then return to IIT Madras to complete the programme and carry out a research project at IIT Madras.
The Program is open for students with a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with over 60% marks. Students with over 75% marks in English in Class 12 from CBSE/ CISCE/ West Bengal board and over 80% marks in English in Class 12 from Other Indian State Boards are exempted from submitting a TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic test. If the medium of instruction in undergraduate is not English, then the students must provide a score from the tests above. Scores are mandatory on the enrolment date of the program, not the arrival date to the UK for the part of the program studied at Birmingham.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
20.27 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of June 2023
9.77 Lakh young emloyees upto the age group of 25 years constitute new registrations
Around 24,298 new establishments registered under ESI Scheme in the month of June 2023
Benefits of ESI Scheme extended to 71 transgender employees in June 2023
The provisional payroll data of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  reveals that 20.27 lakh new employees have been added in the month of June 2023.
Around 24,298 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in the month of June, 2023, thus ensuring more coverage.
Data evidently reveals that more jobs have been generated for the youth of the nation as out of the total 20.27 lakh employees added during the month of June 2023, 9.77 lakh employees up to the age group of 25 years constitute the majority of new registrations which is 48.22% of the total employees.
Gender-wise analysis of payroll data indicates that net enrolment of female members has been 3.87 lakh in June, 2023. The data shows that a total 71 transgender employees have also got registered under ESI Scheme in the month of June, 2023. It shows that ESIC is committed to deliver its benefits to every section of the society.
The payroll data is provisional since the data generation is a continuous exercise.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Spices Board conducts Buyer Seller Meet for small cardamom
The spice recorded maximum growth in the first half of current fiscal
The Queen of Spices, small cardamom, is known the world over because of its pleasant aroma and taste. Kerala is the largest producer of small cardamom in the country, with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka being other producers. The export of small cardamom showed an upward trend during the first half of 2020-21, with a volume of 1900 MT valued at Rs 56.52 crores, registering an increase of 483 per cent in value terms and 369 per cent in quantitative terms.
The small cardamom sector does face challenges, both at the production and export fronts, due to natural calamities and other factors. Though the collective efforts of stakeholders have helped the Indian small cardamom sector to manage the challenges to a certain extent, further synergistic interventions across the supply chain have been initiated by the Spices Board for sustainable growth of the sector.
The Board conducted a virtual Buyer Seller Meet today to address the concerns of the small cardamom industry and to provide a common platform for the stakeholders to interact directly and establish effective business linkages. The BSM saw participation of more than 130 stakeholders. The BSM would help in sourcing quality cardamom for export to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
Inaugurating the BSM, Adv Dean Kuriakose, Member of Parliament, Idukki, said that small cardamom is intertwined with the social fabric of the growers of Idukki and production and export of good quality cardamom will help to take this product worldwide. He lauded the efforts of the Board and commended the conducting of the BSM at this apt time in the wake of the sector facing challenges.
Shri Suresh Kumar PM and Dr Remashree AB, Directors, Spices Board stressed on sustainability and adherence to quality standards as key pointers for small cardamom export.
Spices Board has been supporting the small cardamom stakeholders throughoutthe various stages of the supply chain. It has various programs/activities for assistance for areaexpansion, nursery management and post harvest improvement, promoting good agricultural practices,integrated pest management  and use of bio-control agents, creating awareness through campaigns,trainings and other programs, promoting collaborative movements amongst growers through Spice Producer Societies , R&D support and so on.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 495
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 192.80 Crore
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 192.80 Crore  today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406712
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2nd Dose
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10036886
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Precaution Dose
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5163602
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18418603
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2nd Dose
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17578552
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Precaution Dose
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8532993
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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33283451
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2nd Dose
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15085994
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59295747
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2nd Dose
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45188264
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556979734
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2nd Dose
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488454265
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Precaution Dose
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686800
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203218660
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2nd Dose
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190494096
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Precaution Dose
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1267013
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127068854
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2nd Dose
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118791424
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Precaution Dose
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18057644
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1008671761
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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885629481
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Precaution Dose
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33708052
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Total
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1928009294
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 25th May, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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48
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2nd Dose
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730
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Precaution Dose
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11405
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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73
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2nd Dose
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1166
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Precaution Dose
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27222
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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101152
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2nd Dose
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250393
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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25341
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2nd Dose
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84519
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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28379
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2nd Dose
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285696
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Precaution Dose
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26680
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5286
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2nd Dose
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66130
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Precaution Dose
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23749
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3770
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2nd Dose
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47532
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Precaution Dose
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140948
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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164049
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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736166
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Precaution Dose
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230004
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Total
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1130219
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft Rules published to fast track Hit&Run Accident investigations and settlement of claims with enhanced compensation
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published draft rules vide GSR 528 dated 02 Aug 2021 to amend CMVR 1989 to mandate mobile number in the Certificate of Insurance. Further, the procedure for detailed investigation of road accidents, the Detailed Accident Report and its reporting ,along with timelines for different stakeholders, for quick settlements of claims by MACT, have been mandated.
Ministry, vide GSR 527 dated 02 Aug 2021, has published draft rules regarding creation, operation and sources of fund etc. of the Motor Vehicles Accident Fund. This fund shall be used for providing compensation in case of Hit &Run Accident, treatment for accident victims and any other purpose ,as may be specified by the Central Government.
Furthermore, Ministry vide GSR 526 dated 02 Aug 2021 has also notified a draft scheme, namely, Scheme for Compensation of Hit &Run Accident Victims to cater to enhanced compensation  . This scheme will supersede the earlier Solatium Scheme, 1989.
All the above notifications shall reduce time taken in settlement of claims, implement enhanced compensation and lay down the detailed procedure to be followed by all the stakeholders.
Click here to see GSR 528 dated 02 Aug 2021 Rules related to insurance & DAR.pdf
Click here to see GSR 526 dt 02 Aug 2021 Scheme for Compensation to victims of Hit and Run Acc.pdf
Click here to see GSR 527 dated 02 aug 2021 Establishment of Motor Vehicle Accident Fund..pdf
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
States’ Start-up Ranking 2021 to be declared on 4th July
24 States and 7 UTs participated in the 3rd Start-up ranking exercise with 7 reform areas and 26 action points
Within last 6 years, States/UTs with Start-up policies increased from 4 to 30 with 29 of them having Start-up portals
Feedback on Start-up ecosystem taken from 7200 beneficiaries in 13 languages
The results of the 3rd edition of Ranking of States’ on Support to Start-up Ecosystems will be released by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles on 4th July, 2022 in a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  conducted the 3rd edition of the States’ Start-up Ranking Exercise with the key objective to promote India’s vision of competitive and cooperative federalism. The exercise was launched in 2018 to encourage states and union territories to work towards easing regulations for the growth of start-ups and strengthening the support to the start-up ecosystem.
A total of 24 States and 7 Union Territories participated in the exercise this year, an increase from 25 last year and the highest till date. As India becomes one of the leading start-up nation globally, the growth of the entrepreneurship in Tier-II and Tier – III cities in the country has become necessary. There were 4 states/UTs with start-up policies in 2016. Today, there are over 30 states/UTs who have start-up policies, and 27 states/UTs have their own state start-up portal.
This edition had 7 broad Reform Areas consisting of 26 action points which are essential in providing regulatory, policy and economic support to startups and stakeholders of the ecosystem. The reform areas included Institutional Support, Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Access to Market, Incubation support, Funding Support, Mentorship Support and Capacity Building of Enablers.
The third edition of the exercise evaluated the support provided by states and union territories over a period from 1st October 2019 to 31st July 2021. Their submissions were evaluated over a 6-month period and feedback was gathered from more than 7,200 beneficiaries in 13 different languages. This edition is unique as it highlights the extensive support provided by states and union territories to the start-up ecosystem amid a global pandemic.
The State Start-up Ranking Exercise Results 2021 and call for mentors for the Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth  Portal will be announced on Monday, 4th July 2022 at 11:30 A.M. at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi with senior government officials attending from all participating States and UTs.
Ministry of Railways
MOBILE VACCINATION CAMP ORGANISED AT BELGACHIA RAILWAY AUDITORIUM
Kolkata, Date: 20.07.2021
Metro Railway has taken an initiative to inoculate its entire staff and their beneficiaries at the earliest in the wake of Covid pandemic. As a part of such an initiative, a mobile vaccination camp was organized today by the Medical Department at Belgachia Railway Auditorium. In this campaign, 109 people have been vaccinated including 17 employees, 89 Railway beneficiaries and 3 Contractual staff.
Metro Railways General Manager Shri Manoj Joshi has expressed his satisfaction for organizing such a camp for the benefit of Metro staff and their beneficiaries and advised all concerned officials to complete this inoculation drive at the earliest.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.56% GS 2023’,  ‘5.74% GS 2026’,  ‘6.67% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.99% GS 2051’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.56% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘5.74% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.99% Government Security, 2051’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. January 07, 2022.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on January 07, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on January 07, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on January 10, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
A high level delegation from UAE led by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy to visit India
Several engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai including B2B Events, Industry interactions and Investor meetings on the agenda
A high level delegation led by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy accompanied by H.E. Ahmed Belhouli Al Falasi , UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship & SMEs is visiting India from tomorrow, 11 May 2022.
During the visit, the delegation would be meeting with Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles on 11 May 2022 and 13 May 2022 in New Delhi and Mumbai respectively to discuss bilateral trade and investment relations.
The visit provides an excellent opportunity to further strengthen the already close and dynamic economic ties between the two countries. The visit also includes interactions with key investors of both sides.
The bilateral trade between two countries stood at US$ 65.1 billion, making UAE India’s 3rd largest trading partner. There is a potential of this trade growing to $ 100 billion. India is on an ambitious path to achieve US $ 5 trillion GDP by 2025 and UAE is considered as a valuable partner in India’s journey to realize this goal.
A number of engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai including B2B Events, Industry interactions, Investor meetings and so on are scheduled for the visiting UAE delegation during their stay in India.
Ministry of Defence
CONCLUSION OF NAVAL COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE - 2022/02
The bi-annual Naval Commanders' Conference concluded on 03 Nov 22. The Hon'ble Raksha Mantri interacted with the Senior leadership of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference on 02 Nov 22. He witnessed a Tech Demonstration along the sidelines of the Conference. He appreciated the Navy for the efforts invested towards indigenisation and innovation in the recent years, while urging the Naval Commanders to maintain focus on futuristic capability development for effectively overcoming emerging challenges in the Maritime Domain.
The Hon'ble RM also commended the Navy for maintaining a high Operational tempo towards ensuring secure seas for national security and prosperity. He congratulated the Navy for successful commissioning of INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously designed and constructed Aircraft Carrier and adoption of a new Naval Ensign, shedding vestigial linkages to our colonial past.
In consonance with the views of the Hon'ble RM, the Chief of Defence Staff, in his maiden address to the Naval Commanders since assuming charge, reiterated the need for Operational preparedness, Aatmanirbharta and the need for further integration in the Armed Forces towards collectively meeting India's National Security imperatives. The Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Air Force Staff and the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee  also interacted with the Naval Commanders and discussed avenues of further augmenting Tri-Services' synergy and readiness, considering the prevailing Security environment.
The Conference provided an opportunity to the Naval Commanders to introspect on important Maritime matters at the Military Strategic level. Along the sidelines of the conference, the Naval Commanders also interacted with various 'Think Tanks' on Strategic issues.
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Ministry of Finance
Exchange rate Notification No. 92/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No. 90/2022-Customs, dated 20th October, 2022 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 4th November, 2022, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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54.00
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51.65
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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226.95
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213.40
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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61.60
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59.60
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Chinese Yuan
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11.50
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11.20
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Danish Kroner
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11.15
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10.75
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EURO
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83.05
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80.05
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Hong Kong Dollar
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10.75
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10.40
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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276.50
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259.75
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New Zealand Dollar
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49.70
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47.40
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.05
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7.80
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Pound Sterling
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96.30
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93.00
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Qatari Riyal
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23.50
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22.10
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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22.75
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21.40
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Singapore Dollar
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59.50
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57.60
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South African Rand
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4.70
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4.40
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Swedish Kroner
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7.60
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7.35
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Swiss Franc
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84.30
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81.30
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Turkish Lira
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4.60
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4.30
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UAE Dirham
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23.30
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21.90
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US Dollar
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83.80
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82.10
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55.45
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6.00
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5.65
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Special Guests from Various Walks Of Life Invited to Attend the Independence Day Celebrations in New Delhi
Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, Teachers, Nurses, Farmers, Fishermen and Beneficiaries of Various Flagship Programmes among Invitees
Shri Selvaraj R, an Artisan from Kerala among Special Invitees; Says he is still not able to believe that he got such an invaluable opportunity
Kozhikode: Aug 11, 2023
Sri Selvaraj R is a Goldsmith hailing from Kozhikode District in the state of Kerala. A beneficiary of the PM VIKAS Scheme, he will witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, New Delhi on August 15, 2023 as a Special Guest. Around 60 artisans are among the around 1,700 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. The initiative to invite people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Speaking to us, Shri Selvaraj appreciated the initiative saying that he belonged to the Viswakarma community and that gold works was his ancestral occupation. But he chose it because he loved the job. He said that it was the first time that he was getting such a recognition and opportunity in his life and that it was equal to an award. “I am so happy and consider it my good luck that I will be able to meet our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi…I am not able to believe that I got such an opportunity. My friends and people working in this sector are congratulating me now,” he said.
PM VIKAS aims to improve the livelihoods of the minorities, particularly the artisan communities, using the components of skill development, education, women leadership & entrepreneurship. These components complement each other in the ultimate objective of the scheme to increase the incomes of the beneficiaries and provide support by facilitating credit and market linkages.